Sedation Dentistry

Many people don’t appreciate going to the dentist even for a teeth cleaning. Which is why we at Main Street Dental we specialize sleep dentistry to help you comfortably get through an appointment. Whether you need full sedation or light sedation, we can guide you through the process to make your treatment more enjoyable.

FEEL COMFORTABLE AT THE DENTIST

Sedation dentistry is used to provide a relaxing and anxiety-free experience for certain people receiving dental treatment. It enables individuals too afraid to go to the dentist to receive the dental care they need while avoiding the common apprehension known as dental phobia. This all-too-common “dental phobia” prevents people from receiving necessary routine dental care, potentially compromising the health and functionality of their mouth and smile.

What Is Sleep Dentistry?

Sedation is a process used to establish a relaxed, easy and calm state through the use of sedatives. Sedative drugs (tranquillizers, depressants, anti-anxiety medications, nitrous oxide, etc.) can be administered in a variety of ways. In the past, intravenous (IV) sedation – sedatives delivered via injection into the blood vessels of the hand or arm – was predominantly used to sedate a dental patient.

IV sedation is both safe and effective when administered by a trained professional. Today, however, sedation dentistry has evolved to be even more conducive to a relaxing experience. Patients have alternatives to the traditional modalities of IVs, such as those offering a “no needle” (meaning, no injection) approach, and also inhalation (nitrous oxide or “laughing gas”), that many people find more appealing.

Oral sedation dentistry is now the most common technique used in the United States and Canada to quell patient fears. The technique is easy and requires no needles. Best of all, the medications create such a comfortable experience that most patients do not remember the visit; it is as if they slept through the treatment. In reality, oral sedation dentistry maintains a level of consciousness in the patient for safety and cooperation.

Main Street Dental offers both oral sedation as well as “laughing gas”. During your consultation, the benefits and costs associated with each method will be discussed so that together, we may determine the most suitable treatment plan.

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

One of the major benefits of sedation dentistry is that people often feel like their dental procedure lasts only a few minutes, when in fact it might have taken hours to perform. Therefore, complex dental procedures such as smile makeovers or extensive rebuilding procedures that normally require multiple visits can often be performed in fewer appointments.

If you are reluctant to change the appearance of your smile because you are afraid or anxious about undergoing long or complicated dental procedures, sedation dentistry can make you feel comfortable during the treatment process and help you achieve a smile you can be proud of.

Also, because sedation dentistry addresses some of the fears that keep people from going to the dentist on a regular basis, sedation dentistry patients are more likely to receive recommended routine care. As a result, they are less likely to neglect their oral health or allow oral health problems to build to the point when drastic dental treatments become necessary.

What You Can Expect

When you undergo treatment and utilize sedation therapy you can experience the following:

You will feel the treatment time has only been just a few minutes

Less feelings of anxiety about your treatment

Increased routine visits to the dentist

The ability to have more complex treatments

Ease of mind knowing you can rest through the process

Main Street Dental accepts most dental insurance plans and we are also pleased to offer easy, NO INTEREST financing if you do not have insurance or if your insurance plan will only provide partial coverage.

For a free consultation to learn more about dental bridges, call us at (760) 295-9870 or click here to request an appointment online.

Main Street Dental Is A Top Rated Cosmetic Dentist.

FOR A LIMITED TIME, MAIN STREET DENTAL IS OFFERING ABSOLUTELY FREE COSMETIC DENTISTRY CONSULTATIONS!

As an added benefit, our office is pleased to offer easy, NO INTEREST financing that enables you to extend your payments over a period of time.